Field Trips | Augusta Museum of History
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Field Trips | Augusta Museum of History
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Augusta Museum of History Group Tours
Would you like your next field trip or outing to
Be easy to coordinate and implement?
Be an imaginative and interactive experience?
Make history vibrant and alive?
Then we invite you to bring your group or students to the Augusta History Museum!
To schedule a Field Trip or a Group Tour please click below:
FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION
Contact the Head of Education, Krystal Lyon at 706-722-8454 or send an email to
education@augustamuseum.org
for more information about open dates and tour options.
BASIC TOUR INFORMATION
Scheduling a Tour:
Tours can be booked Tuesday through Fridays and can be arranged for any time from 10:00AM - 3:30PM. We can schedule morning or afternoon sessions. Groups may ALSO schedule to come on the weekends for self-guided tours. The Museum closes at 5:00PM, and we recommend allotting at least one to two hours for your tour. To access the reduced pricing of group tickets, your group must have at least 10 people and the tour must be reserved ahead of time.
Adult: Student Ratios:
The Museum has found the following adult to student ratios to be optimal for students, chaperones, and teachers to have the best museum experience: Pre-K and Elementary classes, 1 adult to every 5 students. Middle and High School classes, 1 adult to every 10 students.
Pricing:
There are three levels for group pricing depending on your activities.
Level 1 $3.00 per person: Price includes Museum admission, access to Museum scavenger hunts and a guided tour with one or more AMH staff.
Level 2 $5.00 per person: Price includes all items in Level 1 plus Storytime in the Museum, access to Touch Carts and/or the Games of the Past Experience.
Level 3 $7.00 per person: Price includes access to all items in Level 1 & 2 plus Craft Time & supplies.
The Augusta Museum of History does not require a deposit, but does require payment at the time of arrival unless prior arrangements have been made. Payment can be made via check, credit card, or cash. Please have correct change for cash payments.
Cancellation Policy:
As a courtesy to other groups who may want your time slot, we request that you inform us of a cancellation as soon as possible.
Tour Options:
The Museum offers a variety of tour options ranging from self-guided to Hunt for History / Scavenger Hunts to arts/crafts workshops. We are also willing to customize a tour to fit your needs. Contact the Head of Education for more information.
Self-Guided - Audio Tour
The Augusta Museum of History offers a free audio tour of The Augusta's Story exhibit on the first floor. Scan the QR code on the wall at the entrance with your smart phone or tablet. Feel free to listen to all twenty-six stops or pick and choose based on your level of interest. Headphones provide the best audio experience; however, they are not provided by the Museum.
Hunt for History Scavenger Hunts
What better way to discover all that the Museum has to offer than by searching through the Museum on your own. Make your way through the Museum following clues. Each clue leads to a different artifact or exhibit area and helps teach visitors about Augusta and the surrounding area. The scavenger hunts force participants to read signage on displays and think critically. Scavenger Hunts are available on an ongoing basis with a variety of topics available. Some of the options are listed below.
ELEMENTARY AND ABOVE
Famous Faces from Augusta
Augusta African Americans
The Godfather of Soul Hunt
Military Heroes of Augusta
The Great Train Scavenger Hunt
Hunt for Historical Portraits
The Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt (Available in November only)
Museum Elf Scavenger Hunt (Available in December only)
DESIGNED FOR YOUNGER KIDS:
Modes of Transportation: Counting, Shapes, & Colors
Find The Hat
I-Spy on the Second Floor
Storytime, Craft and Mini Tours
We highlight a Museum Artifact or Local Legend and then have a related story/activity and craft. Groups may tour the Museum on their own following the planned activity.
The following topics are available. We can also customize a tour to meet your needs.
Numbers & Shapes
Black History Month
Women's History Month
Golf History
Transportation
Baseball
Juneteenth
Colonial Augusta
Civil War
Native Americans, the Muscogee Tribe
Games of the Past
The Godfather of Soul
Ezekiel Harris House
The 1797 Ezekiel Harris House, said to be "the finest eighteenth-century house surviving in Georgia", is located at 1822 Broad Street and is an excellent example of early Federal architecture. Fully restored in 1964 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Ezekiel Harris House is a reminder of the days when tobacco was the primary cash crop of Georgia.
For more information, please call (706) 722-8454, e-mail
amh@augustamuseum.org
, or click below.
Click Here for more info
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Free for Children Under Age 6
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Augusta, Georgia 30901
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Phone: 706.722.8454
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Hours:
Thurs - Sat 10am | Sun 1pm - 5pm | Mon - Wed CLOSED
Admission:
Free for Members | Adults: $7 | Seniors: $6 | Child 6-18: $5 (Children under 6 Free)
Broad Street Parking
ℹ
Membership
Donate
Visit
Directions
Admission & Hours
First Level Gallery Map
Second Level Gallery Map
Tours
Exhibits
Museum Exhibits
Signature Exhibitions
Baab's Bottles
Celebrating a Grand Tradition
Dyess
Medical
Local Legends
Protect and Serve
James Brown
Canteens
Augustas Story
Transportation
Railroad
WBBQ
Special Exhibitions
Past Exhibitions
Augusta, 1864
Delightful Decanter
Childs World
Glamorous Gowns
Tying the Knot
Online Exhibitions
Camp Hancock: WWI in Augusta
A History of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Comp
1797 Ezekiel Harris House
Programs and Events
Programs
Behind the Scenes
Brown Bag History Lecture Series
Curious Kids
Movies at the Museum
Music at the Museum
Time Detectives
Voices of the Past
Events
All Aboard! The Museum Express
Great Building Showdown
Holiday Gingerbread Village
2011 Holiday Gingerbread Village
2012 Holiday Gingerbread Village
2013 Holiday Gingerbread Village
2014 Holiday Gingerbread Village
2015 Holiday Gingerbread Village
2016 Holiday Gingerbread Village
2017 Holiday Gingerbread Village
Holiday Gingerbread Village Pictures
2018 Holiday Gingerbread Villa
2022 Holiday Gingerbread Village
2019 Holiday Gingerbread Village
2021 Holiday Gingerbread Village
2023 Holiday Gingerbread Village
Jimmie Dyess Symposium
Past Honorees
Juneteenth
Night at the Museum
Search All
Collections
Collection Categories
Archaeology
Fine Arts
Books & Published Works
Clothing & Textiles
Documents and Manuscripts
Maps & Blueprints
Media
Objects
Photographs & Postcards
Weapons
Collection Care Articles
Preserving Paper and Photos
Scanning and Access
Wedding Memories
Disasters
Education
Field Trips
Educational Programs
Hunt for History
Primary Source Program
Educational Resources
Teacher Resources
Curriculum
Homeschool Resources
Private Rentals
Weddings and Special Events
Garden City Room, Theater, and Activity Center
Museum Shop
About Us
Staff & Board of Trustees
Job Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Contact
Past Museum Directors
Field Trips
Educational Programs
Educational Resources
Field Trips
Augusta Museum of History Group Tours
Would you like your next field trip or outing to
Be easy to coordinate and implement?
Be an imaginative and interactive experience?
Make history vibrant and alive?
Then we invite you to bring your group or students to the Augusta History Museum!
To schedule a Field Trip or a Group Tour please click below:
FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION
Contact the Head of Education, Krystal Lyon at 706-722-8454 or send an email to
education@augustamuseum.org
for more information about open dates and tour options.
BASIC TOUR INFORMATION
Scheduling a Tour:
Tours can be booked Tuesday through Fridays and can be arranged for any time from 10:00AM - 3:30PM. We can schedule morning or afternoon sessions. Groups may ALSO schedule to come on the weekends for self-guided tours. The Museum closes at 5:00PM, and we recommend allotting at least one to two hours for your tour. To access the reduced pricing of group tickets, your group must have at least 10 people and the tour must be reserved ahead of time.
Adult: Student Ratios:
The Museum has found the following adult to student ratios to be optimal for students, chaperones, and teachers to have the best museum experience: Pre-K and Elementary classes, 1 adult to every 5 students. Middle and High School classes, 1 adult to every 10 students.
Pricing:
There are three levels for group pricing depending on your activities.
Level 1 $3.00 per person: Price includes Museum admission, access to Museum scavenger hunts and a guided tour with one or more AMH staff.
Level 2 $5.00 per person: Price includes all items in Level 1 plus Storytime in the Museum, access to Touch Carts and/or the Games of the Past Experience.
Level 3 $7.00 per person: Price includes access to all items in Level 1 & 2 plus Craft Time & supplies.
The Augusta Museum of History does not require a deposit, but does require payment at the time of arrival unless prior arrangements have been made. Payment can be made via check, credit card, or cash. Please have correct change for cash payments.
Cancellation Policy:
As a courtesy to other groups who may want your time slot, we request that you inform us of a cancellation as soon as possible.
Tour Options:
The Museum offers a variety of tour options ranging from self-guided to Hunt for History / Scavenger Hunts to arts/crafts workshops. We are also willing to customize a tour to fit your needs. Contact the Head of Education for more information.
Self-Guided - Audio Tour
The Augusta Museum of History offers a free audio tour of The Augusta's Story exhibit on the first floor. Scan the QR code on the wall at the entrance with your smart phone or tablet. Feel free to listen to all twenty-six stops or pick and choose based on your level of interest. Headphones provide the best audio experience; however, they are not provided by the Museum.
Hunt for History Scavenger Hunts
What better way to discover all that the Museum has to offer than by searching through the Museum on your own. Make your way through the Museum following clues. Each clue leads to a different artifact or exhibit area and helps teach visitors about Augusta and the surrounding area. The scavenger hunts force participants to read signage on displays and think critically. Scavenger Hunts are available on an ongoing basis with a variety of topics available. Some of the options are listed below.
ELEMENTARY AND ABOVE
Famous Faces from Augusta
Augusta African Americans
The Godfather of Soul Hunt
Military Heroes of Augusta
The Great Train Scavenger Hunt
Hunt for Historical Portraits
The Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt (Available in November only)
Museum Elf Scavenger Hunt (Available in December only)
DESIGNED FOR YOUNGER KIDS:
Modes of Transportation: Counting, Shapes, & Colors
Find The Hat
I-Spy on the Second Floor
Storytime, Craft and Mini Tours
We highlight a Museum Artifact or Local Legend and then have a related story/activity and craft. Groups may tour the Museum on their own following the planned activity.
The following topics are available. We can also customize a tour to meet your needs.
Numbers & Shapes
Black History Month
Women's History Month
Golf History
Transportation
Baseball
Juneteenth
Colonial Augusta
Civil War
Native Americans, the Muscogee Tribe
Games of the Past
The Godfather of Soul
Ezekiel Harris House
The 1797 Ezekiel Harris House, said to be "the finest eighteenth-century house surviving in Georgia", is located at 1822 Broad Street and is an excellent example of early Federal architecture. Fully restored in 1964 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Ezekiel Harris House is a reminder of the days when tobacco was the primary cash crop of Georgia.
For more information, please call (706) 722-8454, e-mail
amh@augustamuseum.org
, or click below.
Click Here for more info
Join Our Mailing List
Sign up for the Augusta Museum of History Newsletter and stay up-to-date with the latest news.
Learn More
Become a Member
Enrich your experience at the Augusta Museum of History with the benefits and privileges of membership.
Learn More
Donate Today
From supporting preservation of collections to presenting the areas history through exhibits and programs, your annual gift...
Learn More
Connect with us
YouTube
Quick Links
Museum Tours
Directions
Staff & Board
Become a Member
Become a Volunteer
Donate
Museum Hours
Thursday - Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Sunday: 1PM - 5PM
Monday - Wednesday: Closed
Admission
$7 Adults | $6 Seniors | $5 Children
Free for Children Under Age 6
Contact Us
Augusta Museum of History
560 Reynolds Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Get Directions ›
Phone: 706.722.8454
Copyright © 2026
Augusta Museum of History
. All rights reserved.
Website Designed by
Powerserve
Visit
Exhibits
Programs and Events
Collections
Education
Private Rentals
Museum Shop
About Us